Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

StarTech.com 4 Port StarView USB KVM vs Vertiv Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard port type
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:USB
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:USB, PS/2
Mouse port type
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:USB
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:USB, PS/2
Maximum resolution
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:1920 x 1440 pixels
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:1280 x 1024 pixels
Weight
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:1.03 kg
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:700 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:130 x 220 x 44 mm
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:210 x 130 x 26.5 mm
Power requirements
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:5V DC, 2.0A
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:100-250VAC
I/O ports
- 4 Port StarView USB KVM:VGA HD-15, USB 2.0
- Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch:2 x PS/2, 4 x USB, 1 x RJ45

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Comparison of 4 Port StarView USB KVM, HMX1050
26 specifications	A StarTech.com 4 Port StarView USB KVM View product	B Vertiv Avocent HMX1050 KVM switch Model HMX1050 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of computers controlledKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Mouse port typeDiffers	USB	USB, PS/2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Number of microphone inputs	1	1
Performance1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1440 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Designidentical
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	cUL, UL, CE, FCC15 Class A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.03 kg	700 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	90 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	410 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	215 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	130 x 220 x 44 mm	210 x 130 x 26.5 mm
Ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	5V DC, 2.0A	100-250VAC
I/O portsDiffers	VGA HD-15, USB 2.0	2 x PS/2, 4 x USB, 1 x RJ45
Data link protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%

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